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Female, 32 years of age, well aware of the fact she had type 1 diabetes, was suicidal, who reported she chose to stop taking her insulin a few days earlier. Was taken to the police station on a warrant (unknown reason), who took her to the ED due to her report of suicidal ideation. She was found to be hyperglycemic at that time, but did not say she had type 1. Acetone was negative. Given 5 units regular insulin and sent back with police. She then started complaining of not feeling well, taken back to ED, no treatment and sent back with police. The next morning, complained of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

In part 5 of this Exclusive Interview, Kimberly Ward explains how the Accu-Chek system helps the patient to manage their blood glucose.

In this week's Homerun Slides, precision medicine - matching the right drug to the right patient.

Beta-Cell response to intravenous glucose: Although in normal living conditions beta cells are stimulated by hyperglycemia that follows glucose ingestion, the study of the response to intravenous glucose is of fundamental importance for understanding the physiology of beta cells. Several tests have been developed for this purpose and this section describes the most relevant and the characteristics of insulin secretion that they reveal.

In part 3 of this exclusive interview, Dr. Eckel discusses the new PCSK9 Inhibitors and their LDL-lowering effects, and why they are beneficial for statin-intolerant patients.

In Part 1 of this exclusive interview, Dr. Eckel discusses the new PCSK9 inhibitors, treating complicated patients, and the challenges of type 2.

Since the result of this Presidential election will have a major impact on our nation’s healthcare, which candidate are you leaning towards? Follow the link to share your opinion!

Less-stringent A1C goals (7.5 - 8.0%) may be acceptable in certain individuals with type 2 diabetes. Which factor(s) support less stringent goals? A) Limited life expectancy B) History of severe hypoglycemia C) Multiple comorbidities D) All of the above Did you get it right? Follow the link to find out!

I’ve been with many a person who has type 1, when the person is told if they would just eat, drink, or rub this potion on their body, or if they would just think a certain way, they would no longer have type 1 diabetes. When I see or hear this, I become very angry and protective. Today, a woman who has had type 1 diabetes for almost 30 years told me she went to an alternative healer for an essential oils treatment. The “healer” told her if she would rub the cinnamon oils on her ankles it would heal her diabetes. She asked me what I thought.

In part 4 of this Exclusive Interview, DIC Publisher Steve Freed asks how does the Roche system differ from other products currently on the market?